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title: O.C.G.A. § 9-13-75. Setoff of judgments; collection of balance.
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# O.C.G.A. § 9-13-75. Setoff of judgments; collection of balance.

One judgment may be set off against another, on motion, whether in the hands of an original party or an assignee. The balance on the larger is collectable under execution. The rights of an assignee shall not be interfered with if bona fide and for value.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, §§ 2843, 3396; Code 1868, §§ 2851, 3415; Code 1873, §§ 2902, 3467; Code 1882, §§ 2902, 3467; Civil Code 1895, §§ 3748, 5086; Civil Code 1910, §§ 4342, 5670; Code 1933, § 39-605; Ga. L. 1993, p. 91, § 9.

## Law Reviews

For survey article on recent developments in Georgia law of remedies, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 397 (1982).